- Researchers investigated the effects of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on mouse models of multiple sclerosis (MS).
- They found that higher doses of omega-3 reduce the onset of MS, increase the time to relapse, and reduce symptom severity.
- Further research is needed to confirm the results.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition in which the immune system attacks the fatty layer that’s known as the myelin sheath surrounding nerves. This, in turn,
Symptoms of MS include vision problems, tremors, and emotional changes. While the cause of the condition may
While a link exists between omega-3 fatty acid consumption and improved quality of life among patients with MS, the underlying mechanisms remain unknown.
Some studies show that diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids are linked to lower MS rates and have beneficial anti-inflammatory and
Recently, researchers investigated how omega-3 fatty acid consumption reduces inflammatory responses in mice.
They found that docosahexaenoyl ethanolamide (DHEA), a lipid compound derived from docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) found in fish oil, may reduce immune T cell responses and thus reduce MS-related inflammation.
Beata Rydyger, BSc, RHN, Registered Nutritionist based in Los Angeles, CA, not involved in the study, told Medical News Today:
“DHEA has been shown to have immune-regulating properties, and at certain concentrations, be able to significantly suppress the production of monocyte chemotactic protein-1 (MCP-1), a cytokine that plays a pivotal role in chronic inflammation associated with autoimmune disease, including MS. This study found that DHEA might also inhibit T-cell responses- another important precursor to MS.”
The corresponding study appears in the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
To begin, the researchers observed how DHEA influenced T-cell responses in…
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